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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.00, 383.73 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.00, 383.73 and 179.76 is: 248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.00 : 383.73 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.00/383.73 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.00x = 383.73 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.00x = 68,979.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,979.30/278.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.13

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